Oral submucous fibrosis and its dermatological relation

Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic insidious disease and is well-recognized as a premalignant condition. It is a collagen related disorder associated with betel quid chewing and characterized by progressive hyalinization of the submucosa. The oral submucous fibrosis needs to be differentiated from...

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Published in:Indian Dermatology Online Journal 2014-07, Vol.5 (3), p.260-265
Main Authors: Ali, Fareedi Mukram, Patil, Ashok, Patil, Kishor, Prasant, M C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collagen
Fibrosis
Fibrous bands
oral submucous fibrosis
Review
scleroderma
Scleroderma (Disease)
Systemic scleroderma
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Summary:Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic insidious disease and is well-recognized as a premalignant condition. It is a collagen related disorder associated with betel quid chewing and characterized by progressive hyalinization of the submucosa. The oral submucous fibrosis needs to be differentiated from scleroderma showing oral manifestations, as these diseases have different pathogenesis and prognostic aspects. The patients of oral submucous fibrosis can approach the dermatologist. The aim of this article is to present concise overview of the disease and its dermatological relation.
ISSN:2229-5178
2249-5673
DOI:10.4103/2229-5178.137772